"It is true, I have talked with some in that part of the country." "You were witness of the anxiety of our attempt to keep war and the talk of it far in the background,--our desire to preserve the present state of peace." "Assuredly.

But, Sirs, you will forgive me,--I do not believe peace will last.

I thought so, until this very day.

In my belief, now, there will be war.

It can not be averted." "We are glad to hear the belief of all, on all sides," was the courteous rejoinder.